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Learn how to make rheoscopic fluid Learning about rheoscopic fluidsWhat is rheoscopic fluid? To learn about what rheoscopic fluid is, we need to learn about the word rheoscopic. Many scientific terms have greek or Latin roots, and those roots describe what we see. Here rheo- is the Greek root to talk about currents, streams, or flow. […]

Fingerlings are the big toy craze right now and were likely under your tree this past holiday season. So now that you have your fingerlings, what can you do with it? Fingerlings are an interactive little monkey who makes tons of different sounds and movements to interact with the world. Pet a Fingerlings hair and […]

What you’ll learn:How to mix colors using red, green, and blue, or RGB. You’ll also learn how to make a paper circuit with simple switches.Key takeaways:The amount of voltage (or energy) going through each leg of an RGB LED determines its final color. Jump to supply list This is a kids circuit activity that teaches […]

What you’ll learn:How to use a binary code translator and what is binary.Key takeaways:Computers speak a language that is different from all others, a language with only two letters, 0 and 1, or binary code. Jump to supply list Have you ever wondered just what is binary code? We will take a look at the […]

What you’ll learn:How to create 3D cards from a pop up card template, and basic paper circuits.Key takeaways:2D cards can turn into 3D cards with a little cutting and folding. You can make circuits with a few simple ingredients: copper tape, LEDs, and a battery. Jump to supply list DIY pop up cards are always […]

Working with circuits can be difficult, espeically when you are creating circuits with kids, and want to find a safe alternative to breaking our the soldering iron. To get around the soldering iron we have to give up on the conductivity at the connections or joints between two pieces of copper tape or between copper […]

Let’s have fun learning osmosis! When studying Egypt, or preparing for an extra spooky Halloween you might consider making a chicken mummy. To be honest, you don’t even need a related unit to want to make a chicken mummy – they are fun and full of great science. I love all of the questions I get […]

Natural pH indicator: Cabbage vs. Beets First things first, how to make a pH indicator with beetroot: It’s easy! Just boil the beets in water for 30-60 minutes. The purple water acts as a pH indicator using beetroot! You can, of course, blend in mashed beets and filter out the beet flesh if you want […]

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